First Quarter Moon
Sunday, 7 June 1992 · 21:47 local in London
1992-06-07 20:47 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:47 local time in London on 7 June. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
27°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
7 Jun
1992
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (27°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 21:47 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:49
Next moonset
01:02
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1992
15
Full Moon
Below horizon05:50 local · Mon, Mon 15 Jun · Moon -9°
Jun 1992
23
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon09:11 local · Tue, Tue 23 Jun · Moon 35°
Jun 1992
30
New Moon
Not visible13:18 local · Tue, Tue 30 Jun · Moon 60°
Jul 1992
7
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon03:44 local · Tue, Tue 7 Jul · Moon -35°